Yang Kun was born in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. His parents are employees of Baotou Iron and Steel Company. Because of his busy work, he had no time to take care of him, so he had to be sent to his grandparents' home in the countryside. Yang Kun is the oldest child in the family. He also has a younger brother named Yu Yang who is several years younger than him. 1987, worked as an electrician, riveter and welder in Baotou iron and steel company for two years after graduating from high school.
From 65438 to 0989, he participated in the "May Blossom" singing competition held by Baotou Steel and won the first prize. 199 1 year, Yang Kun was successfully admitted to the Inner Mongolia Armed Police Art Troupe, and frequently participated in various cultural performances. At first he played saxophone in a military band, and later he went to some bars and nightclubs to sing.
Yang Kun's acting experience
From 1992 to 1994, Yang Kun attended many large-scale literary evenings in Inner Mongolia. 1March, 994, he sang the theme song "Unfamiliar Coast" for the TV series "Unfamiliar Coast" and officially entered the entertainment circle; In the same year, he sang the theme song "Love" for the TV series "True Love Forever". From 65438 to 0997, Yang Kun recorded his original album "Never mind" in the bathroom, but it was rejected by the record company many times.
From 65438 to 0999, Yang Kun composed works such as "It's hard to trace the past" and "Missing You" for singers such as Fan Linlin, Geng Le and Liu Jun. In May of 20001,Yang Kun officially signed a contract with Beijing Bamboo Culture Record Company and released his first album "Never mind". June, 5438 +65438 10+July, 2003, he won the most popular newcomer award of the year in the 10th China Music Awards Ceremony. Subsequently, the personal single "Love Simple" was released; In the same year, he sang the theme song "Niu Sanjin" for the drama film "Mobile Phone" directed by Xiaogang Feng.